COAS Asim Munir visits flood-hit Multan and Kasur Sector, underlines importance of good governance 

Rawalpindi (Web Desk): Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir visited Kasur Sector and the Flood Relief Camp in Jalalpur Pirwala, Multan, to review the prevailing flood situation and ongoing relief efforts.

According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), The visit to flood-affected areas of Kasur and Multan focused on enhancing synergy between the civil administration and the military to ensure effective assistance for the affected population, said an ISPR news release.

Chief Secretary Punjab and other Senior officials of the civil administration were also present at the occasion.

During the visit, the COAS received a detailed briefing on the ground situation, including details of the rescue and relief operations being conducted in the flood-affected areas.

While interacting with civil administration, he underlined the importance of good governance and inclusive, people-centric progress.

The army chief emphasised that all necessary measures, including infrastructural development required for protecting the people against the devastations caused by frequent floods, should be expedited.

He said that the state cannot afford the loss of precious lives and property every year.

Field Marshal Asim Munir stressed the significance of coordinated civil-military efforts in addressing the challenges faced by flood-affected communities and reaffirmed the Pakistan Army’s unwavering commitment to supporting all initiatives aimed at public welfare.

During his interaction with flood-affected people who had been successfully evacuated by the Pakistan Army and civil administration, the COAS assured them of continued support in their resettlement and rehabilitation.

The flood-victims expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Pakistan Army for its timely assistance at a critical juncture.